Best two battery setup question

[Thorracing01 10+ year member]

I'm looking at running two batteries and was wondering what batteries you guys would recommend. Not sure if I need two of the same batteries or what. I'm guessing this is the best thing. I don't a lot about batteries or how to do a dual battery setup. I also need help with a wiring diagram I think i understand but just would like clarification.

Some background info. I'm running around 1200 Watts Rms on one amp. I'm also running two VIAIR 480 compressors for my air suspension. I believe my alt has been upgraded to 180 amps. Forgot what it was but it has been upgraded. The big 3 is complete with all 1/0 wire. This is on a 97 S-10 2.2L.

Looking at running one battery in stock location under the hood. The second battery would be mounted near the front of the bed of the truck.

The amp and compressors would run off second battery and the stock items off the battery under the hood. Does that sound good?

Thanks for any and all help.

If you need any other info just ask and I'll get back asap.

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[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

Deka 9a78dt in the front, 9a31 in the back

IMO

 

[Thorracing01 10+ year member]

i'll look into those. Where is the best place to get those? I've never heard of them how does everyone like them?

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

http://www.remybattery.com

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

1 kinetik hc 1800 under the hood and 1 in back should handle it. If you do not have a local dealer you can go ebay.

 

[Thorracing01 10+ year member]

That's a lot of money for two batteries. Any way to somehow get them cheaper? Anyone sponsored and want to give me two?? Or get me a hell of a deal.

 

[Thorracing01 10+ year member]

well i went on ebay and found a couple.

hifiaudioonline is the seller on ebay. Is that who i should go through? I just figured that you guys might know who to deal with.

Found the 1800 kinetik battery for $220

Does that sound good?

 

[C3 Customs 10+ year member]

What is your budget?

 

[Thorracing01 10+ year member]

I dont really have one. I just want two quailty batteries. I have a lot of other stuff on my plate to finish my truck up soo what ever i get away with is better. I dont really know what I should be spending on two good quailty batteries. I had a optima yellow top and it took a crap on me and heard a bunch of horror stories on them so just looking at something new.